TA Ambassadors play such a vital role in promoting our cause. After all, who better to talk about the importance of our services than those who receive the direct benefits – our TA – adaptive athletes, family members, volunteers, and alumni. Perhaps you have been following Bill and Ellen Painter in some of our recent Facebook and TA – WeAdapt4U blog posts – Blind Cyclist & Wife Team Up to Ride 25th MS150 (Part 1) …

The 10th anniversary of the Run the Valley – Park to Park 1/2 Marathon ~ Stuarts Draft ➝ Waynesboro was very special. As one of the premier “Run for a Cause” events in the Southeast, we are grateful for all who came out to enjoy the course that winds through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Thank you to Dwayne Jones & his “Run the Valley” Race Organizing Team, the City of Waynesboro, all of the runners …

Part 2 Blind cyclist & his wife have a great ride at MS150, June 2, 2018 Therapeutic Adventures (TA) / IndependencePlus Adaptive Sports (I~AS), is pleased to report that husband and wife team (Bill and Ellen Painter) recently cycled in Bill’s 25th MS150, the weekend of June 2-3, 2018. As longtime members of the Grateful Tread Cycling Team and recent members of the Therapeutic Adventures – Travel Team, the two have cycled in many events …

Part 1 Blind Cyclist & His Wife Team Up to Ride Their 25th MS150 Bill and Ellen Painter have been avid cyclists for the past 3 decades. Over the years, the two have participated in many competitive events ranging in length. One of their favorites is the annual MS150. To date, Bill (59) has completed this important event that raises funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research and programs 24 times. He and Ellen are members …

The Park to Park 1/2 Marathon – Stuarts Draft ➝Waynesboro, has been a premier race attracting runners of all ages and abilities from all over the country for nearly a decade. Some racers have participated in the P2P1/2M all 9 years. For others, this event may be their 1st ever 1/2M. Running through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley certainly makes the P2P1/2M an exceptional event to put on your annual race calendar. Dwayne Jones and his …

On November 22-24, 2017 individuals representing organizations from across the country traveled to D.C. to advocate on behalf of our national Parks. Many who participated were concerned with historic preservation; others stressed the importance of protecting and preserving our country’s beautiful environmental treasures. Organizations such as Therapeutic Adventures, The Mission Continues, and Warrior Expeditions were present to stress the importance of the National Parks — providing both accessibility, and places to promote healing after service …

Throughout the 2016-17 University of Virginia academic year, seven students worked together to design and develop a computer data-base program to help Therapeutic Adventures (TA) manage several key aspects of operations. Aaron Bloomfield, Associate Professor – Department of Computer Science at UVA was the faculty member who provided supervision of the students who were assigned to work with TA. Students rotated leadership responsibilities for coordinating weekly meetings with TA Executive Director, Mark Andrews and TA …